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The latest articles about bot detection, web security, and how to protect your site.
How to Block AI Crawlers in 2026: Complete robots.txt Guide
Complete guide to blocking AI training crawlers with robots.txt, server-level rules, and Cloudflare. Includes ready-to-use templates for 2026.
Googlebot vs Google-Extended: Google's Two Crawlers Explained
Google operates two very different crawlers: Googlebot for search, and Google-Extended for AI training. Here's how they differ and how to control each independently.
Do AI Bots Respect robots.txt? A Practical Overview
robots.txt is supposed to control bot access to your site — but do AI crawlers actually follow it? Here's what we know about compliance across major AI bots.
Bytespider: Why ByteDance's AI Crawler Is the Most Controversial
Bytespider crawls more aggressively than any other AI bot, ignores robots.txt inconsistently, and sends your data to a Chinese company. Here's everything you need to know.
BaiduSpider & YandexBot: A Guide to International Search SEO
BaiduSpider and YandexBot are the crawlers behind China's and Russia's dominant search engines. Here's what you need to know about international SEO beyond Google.
AI Training Bots vs AI Search Bots: What's the Difference?
GPTBot and PerplexityBot are both AI bots — but they're completely different. One takes your content, the other sends you traffic. Here's how to tell them apart.
Understanding Bot Traffic: Why It Matters for Your Website
Learn why separating bot traffic from human visitors is crucial for accurate analytics and better SEO performance.
SEO Bots: The Complete Guide to Search Engine Crawlers
Everything you need to know about SEO bots, how they work, and how to optimize your site for better search engine crawling.
robots.txt: Complete Guide for Bot Management
Master robots.txt configuration to control search engine crawlers, manage bot traffic, and optimize your site's crawl budget effectively.